Bills kick returner Leodis McKelvin joins 25 other NFL players as part of the 2012 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team. The USA Football All-Fundamentals Team honors players who exhibit exemplary football techniques for youth players to emulate.
McKelvin and other players chosen will receive a $1,500 equipment grant from USA Football to donate to the youth or high school football program of his choice.
Now it is up to the fans to vote for McKelvin for an All-Fundamental Team Captain. Fans can vote for one captain on offense, defense and special teams at www.facebook.com/usafootball. If chosen, McKelvin will receive a $3,000 equipment grant to donate and an All-Fundamentals Team helmet trophy from USA Football. Voting is open through Jan. 21
USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association and manages U.S. national teams for international competition. USA Football has placed special emphasis on player safety and concussion awareness. The USA Football All-Fundamentals team recognizes NFL players who employ proper technique, which fosters better on-field performance and inherent safety benefits.
According to USA Football, "McKelvin's field vision and ability to both set up and follow his blocks makes him one of the most fundamentally sound kick returners in the NFL. Combining his skills with patience and the ability to change his pace as needed make him a danger to opposing coverage teams."
2012 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Offense:
*POSITION *
NAME, TEAM
* *
Quarterback
Matt Ryan, Falcons
Running back
Arian Foster, Texans
Fullback
Henry Hynoski, Giants
Wide receiver (2)
Davone Bess, Dolphins
Reggie Wayne, Colts
Tight end
Tony Gonzalez, Falcons
Tackle (2)
Ryan Clady, Broncos
Nate Solder, Patriots
Guard (2)
Mike Iupati, 49ers
Carl Nicks, Buccaneers
Center
Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers
2012 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Defense:
*POSITION *
NAME, TEAM
* *
* *
End (2)
Chris Long, Rams
J.J. Watt, Texans
Tackle (2)
Haloti Ngata, Ravens
Vince Wilfork, Patriots
Linebacker (3)
London Fletcher, Redskins
Chad Greenway, Vikings
Aldon Smith, 49ers
Cornerback (2)
Champ Bailey, Broncos
Charles Tillman, Bears
Safety (2)
Thomas DeCoud, Falcons
Earl Thomas, Seahawks
2012 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Special Teams:
*POSITION *
NAME, TEAM
Return specialist
Leodis McKelvin, Bills
Kicker
Phil Dawson, Browns
Punter
Andy Lee, 49ers
Long snapper
Greg Warren, Steelers
